Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $45.82 | 6.472% | $48.7855 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.94 | 5.802% | $104.6805 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
Purchase #3 | $215.26 | 6.340% | $228.9075 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #4 | $242.69 | 13.340% | $275.0648 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
Purchase #5 | $136.64 | 3.473% | $141.3855 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #6 | $176.54 | 7.830% | $190.3631 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.71 | 12.199% | $189.2909 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.60 | $1,178.4778 | $1,178.48 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.60 |